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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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