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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic education technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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