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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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