MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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