MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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