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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
e-learning are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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