MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental 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 institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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