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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
elearning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
key 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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