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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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