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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
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
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Japan to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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