MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental 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
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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