MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What 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 organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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