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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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