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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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