MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online education are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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