MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
e-learning technology enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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