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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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