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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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