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 is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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