MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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