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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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