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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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