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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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