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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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