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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student 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 digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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