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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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