MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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