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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
People want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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