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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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