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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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