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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
online education technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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