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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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