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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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