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 this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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