MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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