MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students 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 a lot of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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