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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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