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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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