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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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