MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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