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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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