MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everyone wants
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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