MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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