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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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