MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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