MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these MOOC 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 organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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