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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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