MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative 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
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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