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 the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online education technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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