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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Belize to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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