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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology enable
learners
all over the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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