MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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