MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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