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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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