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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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