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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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