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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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