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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
electronic education technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|