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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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