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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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