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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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