MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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