MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
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 is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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