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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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