MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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