MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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