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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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