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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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