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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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