MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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