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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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