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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
gains in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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