MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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