MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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