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.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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