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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
online education are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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