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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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