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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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