MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
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 problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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