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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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