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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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