MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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