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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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