MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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