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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
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.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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