MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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