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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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