MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning have enabled
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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