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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Niger to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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