MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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