MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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