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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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