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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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