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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
India to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original 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 we
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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