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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
elearning have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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