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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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