MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
online learning make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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