MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and 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 teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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