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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kingman Reef to conduct these massively 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 teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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