MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative 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
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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