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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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