MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
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.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Macau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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