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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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