MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open 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 lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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