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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology enable
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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