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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with 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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