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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
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