MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
People want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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