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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
electronic education technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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