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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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