MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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