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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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