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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment 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 educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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