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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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