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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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