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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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