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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation 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
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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