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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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