MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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