MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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