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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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