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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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