MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
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What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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