MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology have enabled
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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