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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and 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 participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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