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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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