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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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