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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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