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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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