MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major 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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