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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
digital education technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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