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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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