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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
San Marino to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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