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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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