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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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