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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
e-learning have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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