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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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