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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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