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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning have provided the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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