MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative 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 teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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