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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
open education
undertakings.
People want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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