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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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