MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
digital education technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental 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
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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