MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these massive 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 educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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