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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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