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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation 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 teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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