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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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