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 is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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