MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
online education technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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