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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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