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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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