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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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