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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Togo to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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