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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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