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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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