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
that
investigates
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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