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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
blended learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the interesting 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 inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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