MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology enable
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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