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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX 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 stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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