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
which
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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