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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses 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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