MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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