MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative 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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