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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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