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
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uganda to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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