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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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