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 the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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