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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners 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
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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