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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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