MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
digital education technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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