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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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