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
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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