MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
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
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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