MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
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
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally 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 organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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