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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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