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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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