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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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