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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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