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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these massive 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 participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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