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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
online education technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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