MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses?
What 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 institutions
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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