MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
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
prolific there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
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