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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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