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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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