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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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