MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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