MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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