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 this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
blended learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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