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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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