MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can we
manage
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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