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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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