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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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