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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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