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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
commonly 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 a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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