MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
elearning are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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