MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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