MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are enabling
people
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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