MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
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 is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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