MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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