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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Malta to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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