MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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