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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
People want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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