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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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