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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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