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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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