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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily 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 a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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