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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
digital education technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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