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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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