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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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