MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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