MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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