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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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