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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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