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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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