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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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