MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
key 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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