MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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