MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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