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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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