MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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