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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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