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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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