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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
online learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|