MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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