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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners 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 a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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