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
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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