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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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