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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Togo to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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