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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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