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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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