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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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