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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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