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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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