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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
learning technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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