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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
important new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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