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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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