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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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