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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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