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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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