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
book
which
talks about
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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