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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
online education technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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