MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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