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
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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