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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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