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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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