MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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