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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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