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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
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.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines 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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