MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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