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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Chad to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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