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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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