MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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