MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
e-learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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