MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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