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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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