MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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