MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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