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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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