MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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