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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses 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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