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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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