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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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