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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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