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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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