MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
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 institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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