MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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