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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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