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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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