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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
elearning have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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