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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online education have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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