MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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