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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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