MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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