MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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