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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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