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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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