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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
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 several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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