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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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