MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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