MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
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 Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising 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 enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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