MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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