MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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