MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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