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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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