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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
online education are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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