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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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