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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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