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 this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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