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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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