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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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