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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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