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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
elearning enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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