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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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