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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also explores 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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