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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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