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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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