MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desire for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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