MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Niue to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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