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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Greece to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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