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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original 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
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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