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 is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Croatia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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