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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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