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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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