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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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