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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning have enabled
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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