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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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