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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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