MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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