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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Italy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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