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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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