MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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