MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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