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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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