MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
elearning enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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