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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
digital education technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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