MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|