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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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