MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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