MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always 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 several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Romania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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