MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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