MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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