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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Students want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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