MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology enable
people
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners 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
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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