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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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