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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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