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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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