MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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