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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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