MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative 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 we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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