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
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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