MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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