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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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