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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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