MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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