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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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