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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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