MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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