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 Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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