MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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