MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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