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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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