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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online education have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also examines 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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