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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
People want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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