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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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