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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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