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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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