MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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