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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
online learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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