MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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