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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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