MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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