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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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