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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology enable
humans
all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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