MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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