MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
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
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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