MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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