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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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