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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Twitter to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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