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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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