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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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