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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
digital education technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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