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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
elearning have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Singapore to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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