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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online education technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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