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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies 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
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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