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.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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