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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
learning technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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