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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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