MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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