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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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