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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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