MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Boston University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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