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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
elearning have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original 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 organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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