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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online education technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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