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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Somalia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
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