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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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