MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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