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
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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