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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
blended learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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