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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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