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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly 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 quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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