MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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