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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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