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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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