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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning are enabling
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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