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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
digital education technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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