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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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