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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
generally 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 several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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