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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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