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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Twitter to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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