MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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