MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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