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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
e-learning are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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