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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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