MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Greece to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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