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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Professors want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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