MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly 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 numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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