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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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