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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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