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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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