MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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