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
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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