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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
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
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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