MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
People want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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