MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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