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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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