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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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