MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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 Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
e-learning technology have enabled
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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