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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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