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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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