MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
e-learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
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
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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