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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
experiments.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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