MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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