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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
learning technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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