MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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