MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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