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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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