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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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