MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
elearning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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