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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What 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
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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