MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic education technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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