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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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