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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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