MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning enable
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental 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 participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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