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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mali to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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