MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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