MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Grenada to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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