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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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