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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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