MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
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
University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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