MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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