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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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