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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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