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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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