MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
India to conduct these MOOC classes?
What 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 organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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