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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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