MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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