MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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