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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOC courses are
usually 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
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
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 teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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