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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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