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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Oman to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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