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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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