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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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