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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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