MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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