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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
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 variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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