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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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