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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines 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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