MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
open education
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Professors want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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