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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically 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
topics that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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