MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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