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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
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 lot of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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