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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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