MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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