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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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