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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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