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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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