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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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