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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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