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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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