MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
online education are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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