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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning have enabled
students
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What 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 participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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