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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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