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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major 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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