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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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