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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also describes the
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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