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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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