MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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