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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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