MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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