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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Teachers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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