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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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