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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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