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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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