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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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