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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning enable
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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