MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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