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
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online education are empowering
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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