MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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