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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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