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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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