MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students 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 numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Palau to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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