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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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