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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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