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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
learning technology have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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