MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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