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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brunei to conduct these MOOCs?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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