MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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