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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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