MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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