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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|