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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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