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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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