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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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