MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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