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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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