MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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