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 this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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