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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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