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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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