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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive 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 definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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