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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
advances in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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