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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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