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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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