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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Japan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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