MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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