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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and 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
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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