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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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