MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
