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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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