MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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