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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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