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 is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
electronic education technology enable
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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